Teams Think Jameson Williams Will Start Season On PUP List

NBC Sports Boston's Albert Breer said that every team he's asked thinks Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee) will begin his rookie season on the Physically Unable to Perform list. If that indeed happens, Williams wouldn't be able to make his NFL debut until late October of the 2022 season. Despite the fact that Williams […]

Drake Jackson Could Sneak Into First Round

USC pass-rusher Drake Jackson could sneak into the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night. His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said that "multiple teams" predicted on Wednesday that Jackson, who had 15 top-30 visits, "would be a surprise first-round pick." The 6-foot-4, 265-pound linebacker gained 15 pounds during his preparation for the combine back […]

Lions Expected To Take Edge Rusher At No. 2

NFL Network's Steve Wyche expects the Detroit Lions to take one of the edge rushers -- Aidan Hutchinson or Travon Walker -- with the No. 2 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night. Head coach Brad Holmes said the team is "looking" at the quarterback position as well, but […]

Kaiir Elam Rising Up Draft Boards

Florida cornerback Kaiir Elam is another player that is making a last-minute move up draft boards on the eve of the first round of the NFL draft. Elam could be the third or fourth cornerback selected in this year's draft, which is much higher than the previous predictions that had him being taken toward the […]

Jermaine Johnson II Could Go Earlier Than Expected In Draft

Florida State edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II is among the players who could go earlier than expected in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night. Johnson is one of the more fascinating players in this year's draft. Based on the way teams are targeting him, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said he wouldn't […]

Titans Pick Up Fifth-Year Option On Jeffery Simmons

The Tennessee Titans exercised the fifth-year option for defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons on Wednesday, which will keep him under contract with the team through the 2023 season. Simmons was a first-round pick by the Titans in 2019 and is coming off his first Pro Bowl while recording a career-best 8.5 sacks in 2021. He also […]

Darren Waller Told He Won't Be Traded

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller said that despite any pre-draft rumors connecting him to a trade to the Green Bay Packers, the Raiders told him that he's staying in Las Vegas. "They said that's not a thing that's happening and there's no trade that's going to happen," Waller said Wednesday. Trade rumors are […]

Cardinals Pick Up Kyler Murray's Fifth-Year Option

The Arizona Cardinals picked up the fifth-year option on quarterback Kyler Murray on Wednesday, according to a source. General manager Steve Keim said in early March that this would happen, and it's now official. Murray is locked in for nearly $30 million for the 2023 season after making two Pro Bowls. The 24-year-old was the […]

Updated 2022 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings (Pre-NFL Draft) - Treylon Burks, Kenneth Walker, Chris Olave, Isaiah Spiller

Welcome back RotoBallers! The 2022 NFL Draft is just around the corner, and below you'll find our team's updated 2022 fantasy football rookie rankings -- the pre-NFL Draft edition. Since these rookie rankings are being published before the 2022 NFL Draft, be sure to check back often as we lead up to the 2022 NFL season. […]

2022 NFL Draft - Top 50 Rookie Rankings

The 2022 NFL Draft is a week away, and draft rumors are heating up. This article will take a look at my top 50 draft prospects in this class, after a close review of film and analytics. The 2022 class doesn't have a single prospect I'd consider generational and the QB group lacks a clear-cut […]

Giants Getting Calls On No. 7 Pick

The New York Giants, who hold the No. 7 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday, have received calls from teams about potentially trading into that spot. The Seattle Seahawks, who have the No. 9 overall pick, have also received preliminary interest in the ninth overall pick and could be […]

Breaking Down the 2022 NFL Draft Wide Receiver Class for Fantasy Football

It is officially NFL Draft week! The months of speculation, rumors, and all the fantasy implications that we try our best to figure out will finally all come to an end. The landing spots will soon be known and the NFL will tell us how they value these players. But before that, there is enough […]

Texans Could Trade Second First-Round Pick

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio said there is a 99% chance that the team will use their third overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday, and "maybe 50-60% chance" that they'll actually use their second first-round selection at No. 13 overall. Caserio has talked to six to eight teams […]

Nothing Imminent On Deebo Samuel

With the clock ticking before Thursday's first round of the NFL draft, all is quiet on the Deebo Samuel front for the San Francisco 49ers. One phone call could change everything, but as of right now, nothing is currently imminent for the Pro Bowl wide receiver. Earlier this week, general manager John Lynch said he […]

George Fant Has Discussed Extension With Jets

New York Jets offensive tackle George Fant said he has discussed a contract extension with the team. Fant is entering the final year of his current contract in 2022, and it appears the Jets are willing to extend him after he stepped up at left tackle last year in the absence of Mekhi Becton. The […]

Eagles Ready To Trade Up In First Round?

The Philadelphia Eagles, who have two first-round picks in the first round of Thursday's NFL draft, have been among the most notable teams making calls about moving up. "Potentially, would a corner be someone they'd be targeting? Would it be an edge rusher? What if (Oregon edge rusher Kayvon) Thibodeaux slid? Lot of options here […]

Commanders Expected To Pick Up Montez Sweat's Option

The Washington Commanders are expected to pick up the fifth-year option for defensive end Montez Sweat on Wednesday, according to a source. It's not a surprise that the Commanders are picking up his option, but teams have until next Monday to pick up options for 2019 first-round picks. Once the move is official, Sweat will […]

Jaguars, Cam Robinson Agree On Contract Extension

The Jacksonville Jaguars and franchise-tagged offensive tackle Cam Robinson reached an agreement in principle on a three-year contract extension worth $54 million on Wednesday, according to sources. Robinson will receive $18 million per year. The Jaguars can now ignore left tackle in this week's NFL draft with Robinson locked in for three more years. The […]

Buccaneers Pick Up Devin White's Fifth-Year Option

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers picked up linebacker Devin White's fifth-year option on Wednesday, according to a source. Although his overall numbers weren't quite as good in 2021 as they were in 2020, White earned his first Pro Bowl nod last year with 128 tackles (87 solo), eight tackles for loss, 18 QB hits, 3.5 sacks, […]

2022 Fantasy Football Mock Draft for Redraft Leagues (Pre-NFL Draft)

As the NFL Draft hits us this week, we will give you a final fantasy football mock draft intended to give you an idea of rookie values in the overall fantasy landscape before the actual Draft this Thursday. One of the primary reasons this may be helpful is to put into context where we think […]

The 2022 NFL Draft Fantasy Football Viewing Guide

We all want to see who our favorite teams select in the early rounds, and as fantasy leaguers, we will be heavily invested in where skill position players will be taken in the 2022 NFL Draft. Those who play in dynasty formats, such as the ones offered by the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) have […]

Falcons Believe They Will Draft A Quarterback

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot stated in a press conference on Wednesday that the team believes they will come out of the draft with a quarterback. The Falcons hold pick No. 8 and already signed quarterback Marcus Mariota to a two-year deal worth $18.75 million. Kenny Pickett of Pittsburgh and Malik Willis of Liberty […]

Bears Not Shopping Robert Quinn

Contrary to a prior report, a source confirmed that the Chicago Bears are not looking to deal veteran pass-rusher Robert Quinn. The soon-to-be 32-year-old expressed some uncertainty in his status in an interview, but the team does not appear to be actively shopping him at this time. While this contradicts a previous report, that does […]

Travon Walker Emerging As Favorite For No. 1 Pick?

The Jacksonville Jaguars appear to have narrowed their choice to four players for the No. 1 overall selection in this week's draft -- Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, NC State offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu, Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal and Georgia defensive end Travon Walker. Ian Rapoport reported that most general managers and coaches he […]

Updated 2022 NFL Rookie Dynasty Rankings for Fantasy Football (Pre-NFL Draft)

Speed or size? College production or growth potential? These are some of the questions that go into the evaluation process for incoming rookies at skill positions but there's more to the story. Certain players may fit an offensive system better and some may show a greater understanding of the game than what shows up on […]

Mario Goodrich Fully Cleared For Football Activities

Dr. Steven Martin of Blue Ridge Orthopaedics-Prisma Health sent a letter to all 32 NFL teams stating that Clemson cornerback Mario Goodrich (rib) is fully cleared for all football activities without restriction after a rib injury suffered during the Senior Bowl hindered his pre-draft testing. Goodrich is projected to be selected between Rounds 3-6 this […]

Panthers Tell Sam Darnold They'll Likely Draft A QB

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer met with quarterback Sam Darnold on Monday and told him "there's a pretty good chance" the team will add another QB in the draft this week. Fitterer said that the Panthers would be comfortable taking two quarterbacks with the No. 6 overall pick, although he didn't specify which QBs […]

Melvin Gordon III Returning To Broncos

Free-agent running back Melvin Gordon III is finalizing a deal to re-sign with the Denver Broncos, according to a source. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. The two-time Pro Bowler with the Los Angeles Chargers had 1,904 total yards and 20 touchdowns for the Broncos the last two years, and the 29-year-old will […]

Brandin Cooks Not Attending Workouts

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks has decided to not attend voluntary workouts. The 28-year-old recently signed an extension with Houston, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned. This doesn't appear to be a holdout or anything like that. Over the last two seasons, Cooks has been a significant part of the Texans offense. He […]

Lions Exercise Fifth-Year Option On T.J. Hockenson

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson is expected to stick with the organization for at least two more seasons. On Tuesday, the Lions exercised Hockenson's fifth-year option that is worth $9.3 million in 2023. This is an unsurprising move as Hockenson has been a solid option for Detroit since being drafted in 2019. He is […]